It is crucial for project managers to consider the ethical implications of their decisions and actions and to prioritize ethical principles throughout the project lifecycle. The case studies below demonstrate the importance of ethical decision-making in project management and the consequences of failing to prioritize ethical principles.
- Ford Pinto Case
- Panama Canal Expansion
- Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
- Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
- Boston Big Dig
- Three Gorges Dam
- Boeing 737 MAX
- Rana Plaza Collapse
- Flint Water Crisis
- Or another ethical project you are familiar with.
Select one of the (ethically challenged) projects above for your initial post. Research the ethical dilemma, draft a summary and apply the PMI Ethical Decision-Making Framework (EDMF) to defend a possible ethical alternative in your initial post.
Your initial submission should be a substantive post (~400+ words). Your response should include APA-compliant in-text citations and references. (If you are new to APA style, please see the APA style references located from the Citation Styles Link under the eCourse Portal QEP Tutorials page. Your initial post is due by Thursday of Week 1.